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Healthy Children > Ages & Stages > Gradeschool > School

gradeschool: 5-12 yrs.

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For most parents, seeing that their child has a good education is one of their highest priorities. They recognize that education is not only an important part of growing up but is also a crucial factor in their child's future.

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Health Screenings at School

In most schools, children in the middle years are routinely screened for a number of common physical conditions, including vision and hearing tests.

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